What are the responsibilities and job description for the WMS/WHS Choir Instructor position at Warren High School?
A choir instructor, also called a choir director or choirmaster, is responsible for leading and training a group of singers, guiding them through vocal techniques, musical interpretation, and rehearsals to prepare them for performances, often by selecting repertoire, conducting rehearsals, and ensuring the overall musical quality of the choir while motivating and inspiring singers to achieve their best abilities.
Work is performed under the supervision of the principal. Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are established procedures.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
- Provide appropriate feedback on work.
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare the classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Salary : $50,000